On Thursday April 24th I was invited to one of the most exciting events for travelers, the launch party of LA Travel Magazine 's Spring 2014 Issue. This exclusive event took place at the craft cocktail bar, Ebanos Crossing located on 200 S.Hill Street in ‘happening’ down town LA, hosted by LA Travel Magazine’ Editor in Chief, Jennifer Mc Laughlin and Executive Editor, Michael Dunn. The pair debuted the ultimate resource for the west coasts savviest travelers among magazine contributors, city officials, media guests, and local Angelenos.

Jennifer McLaughlin and Michael Dunn, LA Travel Magazine Owners

The event was by invitation only so it was a perfect crowd filling up. Upon arrival on the Red Carpet, guests had their pictures taken by Taylor Cole Photography . The ambience of Ebanos was a great match to the vibe of the crowd; fun, stylish and cosmopolitan.

Red Carpet Moments

All of the guests enjoyed the evening with complimentary cocktails and wines sponsored by South Coast Winery and Tito’s Vodka. The vodka cocktails were all delicious and refreshing. We were mingling with other invitees and enjoying the conversations as most people shared similar interests; travel, fashion, dining and city highlights. A Live DJ performance accompanied us with lively deep house music beats.

Aerial Dance

The opening performance by The Dancing Fire’ Aerial dance was pretty amazing. I have been practicing some pole dance and it is challenging dance, this one is even more with an unstable aerial platform. It was simply a breathtaking act.

Amazing Performances from The Dancing Fire

The evening strolled by and it was such a pleasant one with everything well presented thus far The next act from The Dancing Fire made it even better. Four beautiful glow dancers with sparkly stunning attributes fascinated us with their performance.

Stunning Glow Dancers

All of the guests really seemed to enjoy this fully entertaining evening and I am definitely looking forward to exploring the Spring Issue Magazine that we brought home. The spring issue provides readers with the hottest destinations for spring travel along with a variety of off the beaten path travel adventures.

The Party Crowd

Los Angeles Travel Magazine is a quarterly magazine devoted to inspiring and informing travelers through stories and photographs showcasing the world’s best luxury travel destinations and travel experiences. It’s based in Southern California and is produced and published by AMG Media Group.

Established just last year at the center of the LA City Scene, Ebanos Crossing is a revelry of sexiness and culture. Forged during the roaring 1920s & 30s and birthed from the need for secrecy, the demand for forbidden spirits and the journey undertaken as a result.

Perfect Match

An Ebanos Crossing experience offers the enticement of the past, in the comfort of a lounge. Within their walls one will enjoy an award winning artisanal cocktail program where the cultures of the journey are reflected all around. Ebanos Crossing pays homage to the journey these once forbidden spirits and flavors were forced to undertake in order to bring the guest the ultimate cocktail lounge experience.